US Bridges

FAS 346 over Stony Point Creek

Fair

Hawkins County, Tennessee · .4 M S of Phipps Bend RD · Structure no. 37013620007

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,688
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 346 over Stony Point Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 346 over Stony Point Creek in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 102 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,688 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,120 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 346
CrossesStony Point Creek
Location.4 M S of Phipps Bend RD
RouteState Highway 346
CountyHawkins County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.49035, -82.8207
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,688 (2021)
Projected traffic3,120 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$266,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 346 over Stony Point Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is FAS 346 over Stony Point Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 346 over Stony Point Creek carry?

About 1,688 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 346 over Stony Point Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 346 over Stony Point Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.